We at Southern Cross Care (Tasmania) are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our People & Culture team based in the Hobart CBD on a 6-month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you’ll support the delivery of accurate, timely wages and salaries and be a trusted point of contact for managers and employees on employment conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting end-to-end fortnightly staff payroll and monthly board member payroll
- Processing appointments, transfers, promotions, changes to conditions and terminations
- Preparing ad-hoc calculations such as redundancies and back payments
- Preparing and reviewing WorkCover claim payments
- Completing month and year-end reporting and reconciliations, including payment summaries through STP
- Working with the finance team to make sure payroll transactions and balances are accurately recorded in the general ledger
- Administering the payroll system and supporting payroll reporting
- Coaching and mentoring the payroll team and encouraging continuous improvement
- Partnering with finance, rostering and People & Culture to improve processes
- Supporting internal and external audits and keeping up to date with payroll and tax legislation and industrial instruments
What you’ll need:
Essential:
- Extensive knowledge of payroll and rostering software (preferably Chris21 and Optima) and MS Office, especially Excel
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar end-to-end senior payroll role
- Current knowledge of payroll practices, procedures and related legislation
- Solid financial acumen, with in-depth experience in payroll calculation and processing
Desirable:
- Understanding of, and practical experience in, the aged care sector
Pre-employment requirements
- A satisfactory National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check) no more than three months old, meeting Aged Care Act requirements, before commencing.
- Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration
- If you are on a visa, a copy of your current IMMI Letter.
About Us
When you choose Southern Cross Care Tasmania you are choosing a team who is passionate about people and their quality of life. For over 50 years we have been caring for our community making a difference in the lives of those we care for as well as those that work for us.
A wholly Tasmanian not-for-profit aged care provider with services in almost every region, we provide support in residential aged care, lifestyle villages and in the home. Taking a holistic approach, our clinical and lifestyle services are delivered by qualified, passionate and committed people who value and respect individual needs and preferences.
October 2026: The governance of SCCT is currently under application to transition from the Arch Diocese of Hobart to Calvary Health Care.